Correctly selected tires, corresponding to the brand of the car, guarantee the safety of the driver and passengers on the road. Tires provide traction, prevent skidding when cornering and provide instant braking.
When choosing tires, it is imperative to take into account the parameters of the car: brand, year of manufacture, power, modification. Basic information is usually found on a sticker on the inside of the driver's seat door.
More complete information can be found on the World Wide Web. On many specialized car sites, special databases have been created to determine which tires are suitable for the car.
Typically, manufacturers offer several options for "shoes" for the car, indicating the marking of the tires. The following data are encrypted in the tire marking:
- tire model name and manufacturer;
- standard size;
- load index;
- type of protector;
- speed index.
The most important of these indicators is the size. The size designation is as follows: profile width / series / radius. For example, standard size 215/45 / ZR17 means that the width of the profile is 215 mm, 45 is the indicator of the height of the profile to its width as a percentage, the radius of the tire is 17 inches.
It is very important to choose tires in accordance with the standard size recommended by the manufacturer, because when too narrow or wide tires are installed on a car, grip drops sharply, handling decreases and wear increases.
When installing tires with a small radius, the ride will be hard, damage to the disks and an increase in the load on the chassis of the car. Wide tires will increase fuel consumption and aquaplaning. These tires are suitable for powerful cars with large wheel arches.
Tire operating conditions are another important criterion when choosing tires. Summer tires are recommended for urban driving in summer. Such tires are distinguished by a high degree of wear resistance and adhesion to the road surface.
Winter car tires are designed for use on snow and ice surfaces at negative temperatures. Tires are also available for universal (perfect for off-road vehicles), all-season (inferior in their characteristics to summer and winter) and off-road tires (for use in off-road conditions or on the ground).
Price plays an important role when choosing tires by car brand. Quality and durable tires cannot be cheap. The best components and the latest technologies are used to make these tires. The differences between expensive tires and inexpensive ones are as follows:
- less weight, which saves fuel;
- durability;
- better vehicle handling;
- low noise level.
If financial possibilities permit, it is better to purchase expensive tires.
Experts advise to install the same tires on all wheels of the car for normal control over the car's handling. It is possible to install the same tires - of the same pattern and size - on each of the axles.
When choosing new tires, be sure to make sure that they have a certificate of compliance with Russian and international standards. Certified tires must be marked with an E or DOT.
The selection of tires by car make allows you to find out which standard sizes are suitable for the car. Focusing on the factory parameters, you can choose both original tire sizes and alternative ones that will improve the car's driving performance, its appearance and reduce the cost of a set of tires.
